Most Superlative in Turkey

The longest river in Türkiye...

Is Kızılırmak, 1,355 kilometers (842 miles) long. In addition to its impressive length, it also has a delta, which is a bird sanctuary and welcomes migratory birds every winter.

Türkiye's largest lake…

Is Lake Van in the eastern provinces of Van and Bitlis. It is a salt lake that draws its water from the numerous small streams that flow down from the surrounding mountains

Türkiye's highest mountain...

It is Mount Ağrı (Ararat) at 5,137 meters (16,854 ft) above sea level. This mountain is located in the eastern part of the province of Ider and was once located by the sea.

Türkiye's largest island...

Is Gökçeada, once called Imbros. According to the 2007 census, Gökçeada is located at the Aegean confluence of the Gulf of Saros and the Dardanelles in Canakkale province, and has a population of 8,672, of whom 1,871 live in villages on the island.

Türkiye's most crowded city...

Obviously Istanbul. With a population of 15.52 million, it's sometimes mistaken for Turkey's capital (it's actually Ankara) and straddles two continents.

Türkiye's least crowded city...

Is Tunceli with 88,000 inhabitants. It is located in the Eastern Anatolia region. It may not be the most crowded, but it's rich in history and natural beauty.

Türkiye's oldest archaeological find...

It's Göbekli Tepe. The 12,000-year-old Göbekli Tepe complex, located 15 kilometers from the city of Sanliurfa in southeastern Turkey, is the oldest temple complex in human history. It is also one of the most important discoveries of Neolithic research.

Türkiye's deepest cave...

Is the ınsuyu Cave in the southern city of Burdur with a depth of 2150 meters

Türkiye's largest palace...

Is the Dolmabahce Palace, with an area of ​​45,000 square meters. Located in the Besiktas district of Istanbul, this palace has 285 rooms, 46 halls, 6 hammams and 68 toilets.

The oldest bridge in Türkiye...

Is Taşköprü in the southern province of Adana, across the Seyhan River. Known historically as Ponte Sarus, it is believed to have been built in the first half of the second century AD and was a key to the region's ancient trade routes.

The oldest tree in Türkiye...

Can be found in Zonguldak. In 2016, this yew tree was found to be 4112 years old. It is not only the oldest tree in Turkey and even Europe, but also the oldest yew tree in the world, and one of the five oldest surviving trees in the world. Yew tree 25.5 meters high and 7.7 meters in circumference, "porsuk" in Turkish, located in Gumeri Forest, Arapuri District, Black Sea Region, Western Turkey. It has been declared a natural monument and is believed to be the only living thing from the Bronze Age.

Türkiye's oldest city...

It is the southeastern city of Hakkari. Located at the crossroads of the borders of Iraq and Iran, Hakkari is not the most popular tourist destination, but thanks to extreme sports enthusiasts, the town has become a major hub for climbers and spelunkers.